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Presently in her wandering she spoke of Edward; called him dear Edward.
Mrs. Dodd rose hastily, and her first impulse was to ask both gentlemen
to retire: so instinctively does a good woman protect her own sex against
the other. But, reflecting that this was the father, she made an excuse
and retired herself instead, followed by Julia. The doctor divined, and
went to the window. The father sat by the bed, and soon gathered his
daughter loved Edward Dodd.
The time was gone by when this would have greatly pained him.
He sighed like one overmatched by fate; but said, "You shall have him, my
darling; he is a good young man, he shall be your husband, you shall be
happy. Only live for my sake, for all our sakes." She paid no attention
and wandered on a little; but her mind gradually cleared, and by-and-bye
she asked quietly for a glass of water. Mr. Hardie gave it her. She
sipped, and he took it from her. She looked at him close, and said
distinctly, "Have you sent for Alfred?"
"No, love, not yet."
"Not yet? There is no time to lose," she said gravely.
Mr.


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